Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The ultimate guide to the general election
Rishi Sunak has called the next general election for Thursday 4 July.
Fri, 24 May 2024 18:00:00 +0100
Rishi Sunak has called the next general election for Thursday 4 July.
Fri, 24 May 2024 18:00:00 +0100
Woman dies after two stabbed on English beach
A woman has died after being stabbed on a beach in Bournemouth.
Sat, 25 May 2024 06:23:00 +0100
A woman has died after being stabbed on a beach in Bournemouth.
Sat, 25 May 2024 06:23:00 +0100
More than 10,000 migrants arrive in UK by crossing Channel in small boats this year
More than 10,000 migrants have arrived in the UK by crossing the Channel in small boats in 2024.
Sat, 25 May 2024 07:39:00 +0100
More than 10,000 migrants have arrived in the UK by crossing the Channel in small boats in 2024.
Sat, 25 May 2024 07:39:00 +0100
'You are going to push a baby out': The women selling abortions on social media for hundreds of pounds
It's taken less than 10 minutes to find someone willing to sell me abortion pills.
Fri, 24 May 2024 16:00:00 +0100
It's taken less than 10 minutes to find someone willing to sell me abortion pills.
Fri, 24 May 2024 16:00:00 +0100
British man missing on Everest - as family crowdfund for £150,000 search operation
A British man is feared dead after disappearing on Mount Everest.
Fri, 24 May 2024 18:40:00 +0100
A British man is feared dead after disappearing on Mount Everest.
Fri, 24 May 2024 18:40:00 +0100
Total smartphone ban may be needed to protect children, MPs warn
A total ban on under-16s owning smartphones should be considered by the next government, according to a report from MPs.
Sat, 25 May 2024 03:48:00 +0100
A total ban on under-16s owning smartphones should be considered by the next government, according to a report from MPs.
Sat, 25 May 2024 03:48:00 +0100
Four injured and one arrested after clash between Iran protesters in London
Four people have been injured and one arrested following a clash between pro-Iran supporters and anti-Iranian government protesters.
Sat, 25 May 2024 04:14:00 +0100
Four people have been injured and one arrested following a clash between pro-Iran supporters and anti-Iranian government protesters.
Sat, 25 May 2024 04:14:00 +0100
'We hadn’t even grieved for my mum properly': Sharp rise in 'pauper's funerals'
When Susan Bradley lost two loved ones in less than a year, there was no time to grieve.
Fri, 24 May 2024 23:08:00 +0100
When Susan Bradley lost two loved ones in less than a year, there was no time to grieve.
Fri, 24 May 2024 23:08:00 +0100
FTSE-100 housebuilder Persimmon weighs £1bn bid for rival Cala
One of Britain's biggest housebuilders is exploring a £1bn takeover bid for Cala Group, a rival player in the sector which has been put up for sale.
Sat, 25 May 2024 07:33:00 +0100
One of Britain's biggest housebuilders is exploring a £1bn takeover bid for Cala Group, a rival player in the sector which has been put up for sale.
Sat, 25 May 2024 07:33:00 +0100
Hay Festival drops sponsor over alleged links to fossil fuel and Israeli defence industries
A high-profile literary festival has dropped its sponsorship with a company accused of investing billions in fossil fuels and businesses linked to the Israeli defence industry.
Sat, 25 May 2024 02:34:00 +0100
A high-profile literary festival has dropped its sponsorship with a company accused of investing billions in fossil fuels and businesses linked to the Israeli defence industry.
Sat, 25 May 2024 02:34:00 +0100